Teaching Assistant - Term Time

Job Description

Pay: KR3 Start Date: Immediate We are looking for anenthusiastic, highly motivated, well-organised Teaching Assistant tojoin our successful small school. Our most recent Good Ofsted took place inSeptember 2018. Monkton CEP Schoolis a partner in the Federationof Minster and Monkton Church of England PrimarySchools. This is a temporary, term timeonly post for 32 and a half hours per week. It will comprise of 27 and a halfhours as a Teaching Assistant and 5 hours a week as a Mid Day MealsSupervisor. This post willrun until 31st August 2022, as it is linked tospecific funding and children. The successful candidate willstart as soon as possible after the interview and Safeguarding checks have beencompleted. The successful candidate will:Ideally be an experiencedTeachingAssistant with a proven track record, who has recent experience of asustained and successful placement in the classroom, however training will beprovided for the relevant parts of the roleBe committed to team working andleading by exampleBe able to demonstratetheability to follow the teachers plans, to aid the children in completing tasksand raise their attainmentBe able to feedback to theteacher the childrens achievements and challenges.Be able to complete informalassessments and observations during lesson timeand group activitiesBe able to engage, motivate andsupport pupils, with flair, sensitivity and with consistently highexpectationsBe able to demonstrate positivebehaviour management strategiesCandidate will need a goodstandard of English and Maths ability (GCSEGrade C or above is desirable), inorder to support the learning of our children. We have: Enthusiastic, engagingchildrenA supportive school communitywith excellent facilitiesA commitment to ensure all staffand pupils succeedExcellent continuing professionaldevelopmentopportunitiesA dedicated, happy team who willwarmly welcome youIf you are successfulin gaining an interview, you will be asked to complete a 20 minute smallgroup activity, as directed by the class teacher, as well as taking partin a formal interview. ClosingDate: 22/09/2021 at 12:00Interviews: 30/09/21 Information about the schoolMonkton CEP School is a small andfriendly Church of England school with a strong Christian ethos, we have 105children on roll. The school is set in a fantastic countryside location,on thefringe of Thanet and has a terrific school site. Our motto is In Gods Eyes,Everyone is Special and with a warm, supportive atmosphere we, includingsupportive parents and carers, all work together to ensure every child achievestheir full potential.We are looking for someone who will bring their passionfor learning and humour to join our dynamic and extremely hardworking team.We have a dedicated, supportiveand friendly staff who aim to ensure that every child at our school feels safeand secure, developingtheir potential to the full. We promote the Christianvision and foundations of our school. We work closely alongside otherlocal schools and we are part of the Minster and Monkton Church of EnglandPrimary Schools Federation. This allows for great CPD and sharedgood practice.Our School and all its personnelare committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. Thispost is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure andBarring Service. KTJ1